Chapter Five Hundred and Sixty-Five
Although it was already late at night, most of the residents in Rome were still awake.
Relatives and friends gathered together to drink wine, share delicious food, and celebrate the victory of repelling the Spanish invaders.
The noisy crowds in countless rooms shouted praises to God at the top of their lungs and rushed to pay tribute to the true elect pope.
"boom!"
However, after three rounds of drinking, a loud noise suddenly exploded, and the sound penetrated everyone's ears even though their ears were hot from the wine.
The residents of Rome again heard the same terrible sounds as during the day, but they were closer and louder.
The city suddenly boiled. Are the Spaniards coming to attack the city again?
But soon, they realized that the sound of cannons was not as intensive as during the day, and was just a few sporadic sounds.
The Medici cavalry patrolled around, telling the residents that it was not the Spaniards who were attacking the city, but the true electorate who was using "the wrath of God" to cut off rebellion.
All the residents couldn't believe the rebellious names spoken by those running knights. They were respected by everyone in the city of Rome. Their piety was second only to His Holiness the Chosen Pope. He was the pillar of justice in the city of Rome and the most fair and just Pope.
Chief ** Officer of Ersini!
The history of the Orsini family is definitely ancient beyond the knowledge of the residents. Everyone has heard their grandfather tell stories about the past, and every grandfather's story contains the Orsini family.
How could such a character collude with foreign enemies?
It's really unbelievable, but you have to believe it. If he hadn't really rebelled, how could His Majesty be angry with him?
Of course, the nobles in the city of Rome did not believe this extremely favorable explanation spread by the true elect pope, but none of them dared to stand up to the current true elect pope at this time. Today, they all honestly accepted the true elect pope's request.
More than half of the family's private soldiers were handed over to participate in the next battle. The showdown on the expedition, which would usually cause a lot of crying and chaos, also went smoothly. Each red archbishop honestly handed over the share stipulated by the true election of the pope.
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There were even a few cardinals who actually handed over a higher number than the predetermined share. This was not a show, but it was really more than what was required.
All this is the power brought by the cannon.
However, in fact, the bombardment of the Orsini mansion did not go very smoothly. The operators were not adequately trained to keep the confidentiality secret, and their experience was still insufficient. After several rounds of artillery fire, it was completely unclear which unlucky guy would land on the head.
Went up.
The artillery commander wanted to reach the gate of the mansion and fire directly, but Orsini also mobilized with all his strength, as if bows, arrows and magic were constantly set up on the walls of the mansion to thwart the enemies who were pushing the cannon.
Many experts, including Boss Sirica, even called out the artillerymen holding torches one by one.
The process of pushing the cannon was not going smoothly. The officers organized soldiers to use large shields in front to drag the cannon to the entrance of the Orsini mansion bit by bit.
In the end, Lao Tanshur got there first, and with the cooperation of magic, the copper-clad door of the Orsini mansion collapsed.
The ensuing battle was completely one-sided. The highly morale Swiss Guards and the private soldiers of the Medici family swarmed in from the gate. The private soldiers of the Orsini family, who were already low in morale, were in the resistance just now.
Their courage had been exhausted. After the gate collapsed, they had no will to resist. Even if several direct members of the Orsini family took out weapons and organized a counterattack, it was of no avail.
These direct descendants of the family share life and death with the Orsini family, and of course they have to give it a try. Other mercenaries are not in the mood to accompany the Orsini family to death.
The Swiss Guards holding the line always maintained a dense formation in order to deal with possible accidents. The blockade formed by other besieging militia units and the Medici family's private soldiers was not tight, and a large part of the Orsini family's private soldiers were able to break through.
Break out of this intermittent blockade.
Of course, this victorious escape is only temporary. As soon as it gets dark, troops loyal to the true elect pope will launch searches in nearby neighborhoods, and most of these soldiers will eventually be captured.
Unwilling to accept this fate, the Cardinal of Orsini continued to resist resolutely within the palace with the support of the elite of the United Kingdom, albeit reluctantly.
"Dear Silica. There is no need for us to hold on. I am sure that I can use magic to cover you and leave with me." The most reluctant one is Misrilla. In fact, the chief of the red robe of illusion has not wanted to fight for a long time. She was in the cannon.
After taking the position, I suggested this to Boss Sirica.
Of course neither Sirica nor Misrilla wanted to be buried with the Orsini family, but as outsiders, once the pope was really elected and a city-wide search began, these German subordinates of Ladislaus would be more difficult to fight than the Italian mercenaries.
Latent.
"I can't just abandon the subordinates who have fought with me for so many years. They are all sharp minions of His Majesty the King."
This answer drove Misrilla crazy. She discovered that just like the brave Spanish captain back then, although Sirica had completely obeyed her orders both in and out of bed in the past period, at the critical moment she took command.
It doesn’t work anymore.
Silica's attitude prevented Misrilla from escaping. This elite force was built by Silica as Ladislaus's trusted force. If they were all left here, Misrilla would definitely suffer even if she could escape.
implicated.
At his insistence, Misrilla had no choice but to resist reluctantly.
While Misrilla used her magic to block enemy warriors in the halls and corridors, she cursed Boss Silica in her heart.
The situation deteriorated quickly.
The militia is not a concern, but the Swiss Guards and elite mercenaries are not inferior to Boss Sirica's men in indoor combat, not to mention their obvious superiority in numbers.
"Don't be afraid, everyone. His Majesty the King has already made arrangements. He has promised me that he will attack Rome at night on the same night that the Spanish attack the city. Everyone, hold on!"
Seeing his elite subordinates being surrounded and killed by Swiss Guards that were several times larger than his own, Boss Sirica decided to use this slogan to boost morale.
In the espionage operation, although Boss Silica had to obey Misrilla's command, judging from this information, he was Ladislaus's true confidant. Ladislaus would rather bear a certain amount of information spread.
Let him know exactly when to hold on.
Of course, even Boss Sirica himself didn't have much hope that Ladislaus would show up in time.
Although the power of the terrifying alchemical weapons may be weakened at night, Ladislaus will definitely be affected by the Spanish after encountering their defeat. It is very uncertain whether he dares to attack at night.
It's just that the speaker is not very sure, but the listeners don't dare to be careless.
"Although it's probably because they are talking nonsense, Your Highness Tony, please go to the city wall and leave it to me." Lao Tan Shuer has noticed that one of the enemies has a strong understanding of the magic network that is close to perfect.
The existence of the master, but he is still confident that he can control the situation. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please
Chapter completed!